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Fact Check: Ad NOT Realistic In Claiming Jewelry, Including Magnetic 'Lymph' Bracelet, Aids Weight Loss
Is an online video advertisement showing women rapidly losing weight due to wearing a piece of jewelry realistic? No, that's not true: This is a misleading ad. A bariatric surgeon who also serves as a spokesperson for The Obesity Society (TOS) told Lead Stories, "There is no scientific evidence to prove that anything you wear will help achieve any meaningful weight loss." The McGill University Office for Science and Society director told Lead Stories that this claim is "total nonsense" as there is no evidence to support the video's claims.
Study: 40-year follow up shows significant reduction in death rates after bariatric surgery
A new retrospective study with up to 40 years of follow up shows significant reductions in death rates from all causes and cause-specific conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer in patients who have undergone bariatric surgery compared to non-surgical participants with severe obesity, according to a new study in Obesity.
Zepbound Weight Loss Drug Is Now Available: Expert Answers for 10 Common Questions
Zepbound, a brand name for tirzepatide, was approved by the FDA for weight loss in November. It is a dual-agonist drug that activates GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide or gastric inhibitory polypeptide) and GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) hormone receptors, aiding in glucose management and helping patients feel fuller longer. In trials, patients lost an average of 26% body weight during 88 weeks, a higher percentage than patients taking semaglutide.
This Is the #1 Weight Loss Mistake Most People Make, According to Obesity Doctors
It isn’t easy to lose weight. That's why diet books continuously become best sellers and why so many people are eager to try the latest trendy eating plan. Maybe you have your own laundry list of weight loss habits you’ve tried: cutting carbs, intermittent fasting, taking up running…and the list goes on.
Volume Eating Is A Weight Loss Strategy That Involves Eating More Food In A Calorie Deficit
True or false: Losing weight is all about eating less and burning more calories. The answer? False in some cases. One diet plan, for example, has gained popularity for supposedly allowing you to eat more food while still maintaining a calorie deficit: volume eating.
